Juan Thomas, the sophomore pitching ace of Osborn High’s baseball team, is the Detroit Public School League Proud Strong Learner of the Week.

“He leads our rotation and he’s batting over .400 for the season,” Osborn coach Keith Powe said. “He’s a hard worker and loves baseball. He’s going to be a college prospect if he keeps working.”

Thomas has a 4-1 record, highlighted by a no-hit 17-0 shutout against Cody. The right-hander has struck out 19. Offensively, he has five doubles, one home run and six stolen bases.

The Detroit Public School League Proud Strong Learner of the Week award is representative of the league’s top boys’ and girls’ athletes. The award is presented by the DPS Office of Athletics and is sponsored by Detroit-area McDonald’s owner-operators